Quinoa – cooked grains Botanically quinoa is not a grain, but a seed. However, it is used as a grain. Quinoa is rich in iron, and restores strength to deficient blood, for those suffering from overweight and anemia. Many people nowadays eat highly processed,...
Oats – cooked grains Oats main function is lubrication and replenishment of bodily tissues. Oats are the perfect food for dry, fragile, and emaciated people. It is the first grain given to babies, and is beneficial for children and the elderly. Cooked in water or...
Millet – cooked grains Millet’s main function is drying. It is drier than other grains. Clinically, millet has a central role in the treatment of chronic diseases due to the accumulation of dampness and phlegm, which are a result of poor eating habits or food quality....
Wheat – cooked grains Wheat’s nutrient profile is similar to that of the human body and is considered ideal for human growth and development. Conventional theories hold that wheat was so central to the nutrition of our Paleolithic ancestors, that it had inspired the...
Grains are the most versatile foods on the planet. Porridge, bread and noodles are just a few forms grain can take to flexibly combine with almost any vegetable, legume or animal food to produce healthy and satisfying nutritional preparations. The edible part of a...
Wild game – General Wild game is a term given to mammals and birds that are hunted for food while they are in their wild state. Wild game is usually seasonal food. Many people find game to have a strong flavor compared to domestic animal foods, while others...
In contrast to the noble wild salmon there exists another, more commonly consumed fish, that in many ways does not deserve to be named “salmon”, since it has none of the redeeming qualities of wild salmon. Commercial farm-raised salmon is what graces most people’s...
This substantial meat builds blood and strength (balya). It’s strengthening qualities are ideal for weak, or deficient persons. Its oily and hot qualities make it the quintessential pitta-kapha aggravating food. Pork increases sweating. Properties Taste: Sweet...
Commercial lamb is typically given fewer antibiotics and drugs than other red meats, and often grazes on unsprayed grassland. Lamb kidney enhances the yang energies of the body, increases the Jing essence and improves the condition of the marrow. Properties Taste:...
